Delta will be making some big changes to their SkyMiles program which will be announced on September 14th, so we’ll have to wait till next week for the official announcement. However, per an internal source, Delta does plan to switch to a revenue based loyalty program, which will completely eliminate Medallion Qualification Miles MQMs. These…
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Delta announced they’ll be launching new service from Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo-Haneda (HND) starting on on Oct. 28, 2023. Prior to the pandemic, Delta used to offer service from Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo-Narita (NRT) but that was discontinued, so it’s great to see Delta bringing back service to Tokyo. Per Delta, Delta will launch a…
Marriott Bonvoy announced its newest global promotion where members can earn 1,500 bonus points on each stay plus an additional 3,000 bonus points for every three hotel brands. This is valid for stays from September 12 through December 6, 2023. Register now, then earn from September 12 through December 6, 2023. Registration ends November 22, 2023.…
American Airlines announced it will be launching several new international routes next summer. American Airlines will add flights to three new European cities in 2024 — Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH); Nice, France (NCE); and Naples, Italy (NAP) — starting next summer. Per American Airlines, American will add new nonstop service to Europe, with flights from Philadelphia…
World of Hyatt has announced its latest promotion for World of Hyatt Credit Cardmembers. This new offer runs from July 11 through September 17, 2023, where cardmembers will 20% of redeemed points back as Bonus Points Only at Hyatt’s independent collection brands. Per Hyatt, From July 11 through September 17, 2023, World of Hyatt Credit…
Delta recently opened its brand new Delta Sky Club at New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport. This marks the airlines second Sky Club at JFK, with the latest being located in Concourse A near Gate A7. The new lounge is open daily from 5:00am to 10:30pm and has seating for 250 guests, which should help…
MGM Resorts International and Marriott announced today a brand new partnership along with the creation of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, which will launch in October 2023. All 17 MGM resorts will be joining the Marriott Bonvoy program, which will allow members to earn and redeem points. This new partnership comes just days after MGM…
World of Hyatt has launched its latest promotion Bonus Journeys offer where members can earn double points at 400+ participating hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. You can earn up to 25,000 Bonus Points with this offer starting with your second qualifying stay from July 1, 2023 through September 15, 2023. Earn double points…
Delta plans to launch its first daytime transatlantic flight from New York (JFK) to Paris starting March 31, 2024. Delta doesn’t currently offer any daytime transatlantic flights to Europe so this will be a nice option for those looking for a non red-eye option on Delta. Delta will be operating this daytime flight using a…
The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire is located in the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough in the town of Slough. The property is a 45 minutes drive to Central London, and only 15 minutes from London Heathrow. This boutique property features just 41 guestrooms and suites. In terms of redeeming Marriott Bonvoy…
American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club now through June 14, 2023. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,300 Flying Club miles per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. Membership Rewards normally transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1…
Hyatt announced that the Thompson Palm Springs is expected to open in late 2023. This was previously slated to be an Andaz property, scheduled to open back in 2016, however ended up in bankruptcy court so nice to see it’s now suppose to open later this year. Thompson Palm Springs will have 168 guest rooms…
The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City has 700 guest rooms including 33 suites and is located downtown Salt Lake City next to the Salt Palace Convention Center. The property recently opened in October 2022. This property is a World of Hyatt Category 3 property, meaning free standard awards are available for 12,000 points per night, and range…
Hyatt announced it will be acquiring the Mr. & Mrs. Smith platform as it continues to expand in the luxury travel market. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023. Mr. & Mrs. Smith is similar to Hyatt’s existing partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), where World of Hyatt…
Delta opened its newest Sky Club this week at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). The new Sky Club is the airport’s third location, located in G Concourse, near gates 17 and 18 and is open daily from from 4:30am until 10:15pm. The 21,000 square foot club boasts seating for 450 customers including a year-round, all-weather Sky…
The Revival Baltimore Hotel a member of Hyatt’s joie de vivre brand, will be leaving Hyatt on May 3rd. It’s unclear if this will be operated independently or if will be joining another chain. The property has 107 rooms and is located in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood. The Revival Baltimore is currently a World of Hyatt category…
Do you think you fly a lot on Delta? Perhaps you’re a Diamond Medallion member, but one Delta passenger takes the record for the most flown miles. Todd O., is Delta’s first and only 14 Million Miler who just hit this milestone this month. Per Delta, Among Delta’s most frequent travelers there are the Silver,…
Hyatt announced plans to grow in Mexico, by increasing its brand portfolio by 30% now through 2025. Much of this growth is a direct result of Hyatt Adding More Luxury Resorts; ALG Acquisition. Here’s some highlights of what’s opening soon: Coming soon in spring 2023, Hyatt Regency Mexico City Insurgentes will be a new capital-city hub for…
World of Hyatt routinely evaluates their hotels within their award categories, and will generally make changes once a year. Hyatt has announced their latest round of changes, effective Tuesday, March 28, 2023 with 372 hotels changing categories this year. For 2023, World of Hyatt members will see the following changes: 214 hotels will shift into…
World of Hyatt has launched its latest promotion Bonus Journeys offer where you can earn can earn 3,000 Bonus Points for every two eligible nights between March 20 and May 26, 2023. Additionally, World of Hyatt credit cardmembers can earn 500 bonus points every two nights in 10 cities. For stays booked from between March 20…